Locust Art Builders (LAB): Summer Art Intensive for Teens

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2025 LOCUST ART BUILDERS (LAB) - stay tuned for applications to open in March

About Locust Art Builders (LAB): Now in its 14th year in 2024, LAB is a unique summer art intensive for high school students with an interest in art, design, and exploring creative careers. In spring 2024 an open call will invite up to 30 students from across Miami-Dade County to learn from professional artists in a dynamic program over five weeks next summer. Selected students will dive right into the creative, and practical, aspects of completing a collaborative full-scale exhibition at Locust Projects!

LAB 2024 INTENSIVE DATES: June 17 - July 20, 2024 | Mondays – Thursdays | 10am - 2pm 

OPENING RECEPTION FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY: Saturday, July 20 | 6-8pm 

APPLICATION OPENS: March 16, 2024 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 4, 2024 | Acceptance letters sent by June 6, 2024

LAB is FREE.

Students will be provided with free lunch daily.

Students may request a transportation stipend to assist with travel to and from Locust Projects.

Students will receive a Builder Bag with art supplies and more along with an artist edition shirt.

Students may be able to receive community service hours for their participation; please ask your school for details.

Learn more: Watch the 2023 LAB Documentary video here!


Locust Art Builders 2024 was made possible through lead support from tthe Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor Board and County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust. Additional support provided by Susan and Richard Arregui, The Kirk Foundation, Miami Salong Group, and the Friends of the Next Generation.

Interested in becoming a 2025 Sponsor or LAB Partner? Click here for more information.


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